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Will Pryce’s Hull FC Career: Injury, Recovery, and Playoff Ambitions Will Pryce, the young Hull FC player, experienced a baptism of fire when he debuted in the Hull derby a mere five days after arriving from Australia. The 22-year-old quickly became a regular fixture in the team, settling into the full-back position and finding his […]

A Summer of Sport Continues: Why the Women’s Rugby World Cup Matters The Lionesses’ triumphant Euro victory might feel like the culmination of a summer of women’s sport, but the excitement is far from over. This month sees the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and it’s being held right here in England. For […]

Here’s a breakdown of the All Blacks squad selection for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, highlighting key decisions and potential implications under Scott Robertson’s leadership. Strongest Side Forward? Robertson has clearly signalled his intent by naming what he considers his strongest available team to face Los Pumas. This selection demonstrates a desire to start […]

Following the announcement of the All Blacks squad to face Argentina, here’s a look at who’s riding high and who’s facing a setback. The coaching staff has opted for experience as they gear up for the Rugby Championship opener, welcoming back several key players to the starting line-up. Winners Fabian Holland: Despite nine changes from […]

A Journey of Rugby and Reflection Jim Williams, a former Wallaby, has always found a special connection with the British & Irish Lions tours to Australia. These visits offer him a chance to reflect on his own rugby journey, particularly his time playing against the tourists and the opportunities that followed. For Williams, the 2001 […]

Balancing Professional and Athletic Life Many young women and men with aspirations of playing Gaelic Games at an inter-county level often choose careers that allow them to pursue their sporting ambitions. Teaching is a common profession among these athletes, while self-employment or jobs with shift work are less frequent. Medicine, although a noble profession, presents […]

Injury Updates for the 2025 NRL Season As the 2025 NRL season enters its critical phase, injuries continue to impact several teams across the league. Some clubs are facing significant challenges due to a high number of player absences, while others are managing their injury lists more effectively. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the latest […]

Key Squad Selections for The Rugby Championship Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been included in the Wallabies squad for the first leg of The Rugby Championship, marking his return to Test rugby after being overlooked for the Lions series. The experienced lock joins four other locks, including French-based Will Skelton, in Joe Schmidt’s 35-man squad for the […]

Lewis Dodd Faces Uncertain Future as South Sydney Considers Moves Lewis Dodd has been given the green light to explore opportunities elsewhere after Wayne Bennett, the head coach of South Sydney Rabbitohs, confirmed that the English halfback is free to finish the remainder of his three-year contract at another club in either the NRL or […]